Pay Grade/Pay Range
Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization
- Athletics Communications
Normal Work Schedule
Varies
Job Summary
The Assistant Sports Information Director serves as a liaison to national, state, and local media. Maintains and reports statistics. Manages Athletic Department communication, including website. Prepares news releases. Manages athletic events.
Additional Department Summary
Serves as the primary media contact for assigned sport(s). Works closely with the head coach, assistant coaches, and student-athletes while serving as the primary daily liaison with local and national media. Maintains social media accounts of assigned sport(s), including generating content ideas and helping with program’s brand management. Writes and designs media guides, record books, and game notes. Coordinates player and coach interviews. Produces press releases and generates story ideas and features.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, advertising, English, marketing or related communication field and some experience in a collegiate or professional sports environment.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications
Must have valid U.S. driver's license and be at least 19 years of age at time of hire with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge
Strong demonstrated writing and editing ability. Associated Press-style writing skills and proficiency in layout and design software (Photoshop and InDesign). Sound professional judgment and creative thinking. Computer skills, including proficiency in web editing, desktop publishing, and operating computer statistical packages. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills. Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively with others. Ability to form relationships with members of the local and national media.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of media relations experience in a collegiate or professional sports environment. Experience with Adobe software, including InDesign and Photoshop. Experience with NCAA Genius scoring software and Sidearm. Experience editing and designing publications and printed materials.
Background Investigation Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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